Crossover PUBG Mobile and Resident Evil 2 Gameplay Mode a Massive Hit - "Survive Till Dawn" Gameplay Combines Best of Both Games

LOS ANGELES, March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Games and PUBG Corporation (PUBG Corp.) announced the company's recently launched "Survive Till Dawn," PUBG MOBILE and Resident Evil 2 crossover is gaining a massive player following. The latest cross-branding operation by PUBG MOBILE, the new gameplay follows promotions with PUBG MOBILE X MI6 and in-game promotions with fashion brand BAPE. This current "Survive Till Dawn" collaboration marks the first time Resident Evil has worked with a mobile IP on a global scale. 

The most recent Resident Evil 2 is a re-imagining of the 1998 game of the same name, with the latest technology. It was launched on January 25^th as the latest installment in the series, and has already shipped over 4 million copies as of February 27^th.

Gamers are flocking to the intense gameplay of Survive till Dawn where they compete against other gamers as well hordes of different Resident Evil zombies. It adds new elements of strategy and excitement to the classic PUBG MOBILE experience. It combines the "shrinking circle" element of the game with a compelling night mode that unleashes the zombies' enhanced strength and ferocity. Iconic characters from the Resident Evil universe such as Tyrant are part of the gameplay. Players who defeat such characters gain access to trophy recognition as well as rare weapons.

"We knew this new 'Survive Till Dawn' mode would be a hit, but didn't imagine the incredible reactions from the fans and the gaming media," said Vincent Wang, General Manager of Global Publishing Center, Tencent. "Our designers got the details just right, by creating a mode where players dread nightfall because the classic Resident Evil zombies and main characters come out to wreak mayhem."

"The Zombie mode puts emphasis on survival. It is immensely enjoyable and very well-done," said Capcom Resident Evil 2's Producer Tsuyoshi Kanda. "The characters and zombies from Resident Evil 2 were also faithfully restored in the mode."

In development for over six months, the "Survive Till Dawn" gameplay mode was furiously enhanced and optimized by the Tencent team. The gameplay was tested repeatedly to ensure the Resident Evil 2 component was integrated seamlessly and provided players with a challenging and immersive environment.  

After the launch, PUBG MOBILE gained for the first time a feature placement on the App Store home page, appearing on the page of more than 154 countries on February 20^th. "Survive Till Dawn" was also positively highlighted in many gaming publications throughout the world and received mainstream media attention in Forbes and other notable outlets.

PUBG MOBILE has enjoyed unprecedented success since its launch, exceeding 30 million daily active users and 200 million downloads in just eight months. In 2018, PUBG MOBILE took home multiple awards and nominations, just eight months after the game's release. The game earned three awards at the Google Play Awards last month, including "Best Game." It also won the "Mobile Game of the Year" award at the 2018 Golden Joysticks and received nominations from The Game Awards and the App Store.

[About PUBG MOBILE]
PUBG MOBILE is based on PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, the original PC and Xbox One phenomenon that took the world of interactive entertainment by storm in 2017. Up to 100 players parachute onto a remote 8x8 km island to battle in a winner-takes-all showdown. Players must locate and scavenge their own weapons, vehicles and supplies, and defeat every player in a visually and tactically rich battleground that forces players into a shrinking play zone. For more information, please visit the official PUBG MOBILE accounts on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

[About Resident Evil 2]
The Resident Evil franchise features survival horror games in which players utilize a variety of weapons and other items to escape terrifying situations.
Cumulative sales of the games in the series now total 88 million units* since the first title debuted in 1996. More than 20 years later, support from the passionate fan base across the globe even today makes it Capcom's flagship game series.
Originally released in 1998, Resident Evil 2 went on to achieve cumulative sales of 4.96 million units, making it the fourth best-selling game in the Resident Evil franchise.
The new Resident Evil 2 has shipped 3 million units* globally since it was released in January.
*As of January 28, 2019

Title:  Resident Evil 2
Genre:  Survival horror
Platforms:  PlayStation4 system, Xbox One, PC
Release Date:  January 25, 2019
Official Site: http://www.residentevil2.com/
*Microsoft and Xbox One are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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